07/10/2026
The official Old City Aikido cookies!
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07/08/2026
A 50/50 proposition:
When I founded Old City Aikido, I believed my main focus would be teaching martial arts. It turns out that's only about half true.
I have since discovered that in the service of the dojo, at least half of my job has been, and I suspect will always be, people. Martial arts are people arts, and wherever people gather there are, shall we say, human happenings.
Students, please do your best. Yes, I am your teacher, and I care about all of you, so at times if you also require advice, mediation, conflict resolution, a sturn reminder, a word of encouragement, a stiff push, a friendly ear, or even a blues song, I am here for you. I have come to accept all of that as my job. I'm happy to do it, but please understand, you have a duty as well.
I'll put it very simply like this:
Teachers: Instruct, and to the best of your ability, care for the students and their needs.
Students: Train, learn, and to the best of your ability, don't need anything.
Many thanks, and steady on...
06/10/2026
Hittin' that bag this morning.
Felt good!
06/10/2026